Apple cider vinegar (ACV) may seem like a weird cure-all, but scientific research has shown that ingesting this cloudy liquid canreduce the glucose and insulin response in diabetics and healthy adults. Similarly, it has been proven to help make you feel fuller (short term, anyway). Everyone from moms to beauticians and doctors swear by ACV as a trusted home remedy, and believe it can cure everything from stinky feet and sore throats to a bad case of indigestion.

Check out this slideshow of some of the most surprising benefits of apple cider vinegar, and read below for my favorite apple cider vinegar recipes that’ll fix some of the most common hair woes.